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title: "Wolves: Kilman, Moutinho and Jimenez struggled in defeat to Arsenal"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-arsenal-player-ratings-kilman-jimenez-moutinho/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2022-02-25T09:34:48Z"
modified: "2022-02-25T09:34:48Z"
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# Wolves: Kilman, Moutinho and Jimenez struggled in defeat to Arsenal

**Wolves trio Max Kilman, Joao Moutinho and Raul Jimenez struggled in the team’s agonising 2-1 defeat away to Arsenal on Thursday night.**

Bruno Lage’s side faced a huge trip to the Emirates Stadium in what had the potential to be a crucial encounter in the top-four battle in the Premier League.

Hwang Hee-chang opened the scoring in the first half but Arsenal turned the game on its head late in the day, with Nicolas Pepe equalising and Jose Sa unluckily scoring a stoppage-time own goal.

According to [*Sofascore*](https://www.sofascore.com/team/football/wolverhampton/3), these were Wolves’ three worst performers on the night, of those to have played at least 45 minutes of action.

### Max Kilman – 6.4

Kilman has enjoyed an outstanding season for Wanderers but this proved to be one of his more disappointing matches of the campaign.

The 24-year-old [failed to make a single tackle or interception](https://www.sofascore.com/arsenal-wolverhampton/dsR) throughout the game and he also lost possession 13 times at the Emirates.

The centre-back played no key passes either as he struggled to dictate matters at the heart of the defence.

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### Raul Jimenez – 6.4

Jimenez also struggled against the Gunners, as he often found himself isolated with Wolves looking to cling onto their lead.

The striker [missed one big chance](https://www.sofascore.com/arsenal-wolverhampton/dsR) – a moment which ultimately proved costly – and he only won four out of his 10 ground duels, and five out of 11 aerial duels. He also picked up a late yellow card, lost possession 13 times and failed to record a key pass.

There will be better matches for the Mexican between now and the end of the season.

### Joao Moutinho – 6.2

Moutinho is another player who has shone for Lage’s team in 2021/22, but his usual vast influence wasn’t on show in the middle of the park last night.

The Portuguese veteran [played no accurate crosses out of three](https://www.sofascore.com/arsenal-wolverhampton/dsR) attempted and also completed just one out of three long balls, while he did not record a single key pass at the Emirates.

The 36-year-old struggled in possession throughout the night, losing the ball on 17 occasions as he ended the match as Wolves’ lowest-rated starter.

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***In other news, Wolves are reportedly eyeing a summer move for one player. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-transfer-rumours/transfer-news-cameron-carter-vickers-celtic-tottenham/).***